Harry vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Harry Rank #780
Rex Rank #793

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #793 for Rex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

Rex ___

  • Rex James
  • Rex Oliver
  • Rex Arthur
  • Rex Henry
  • Rex William
  • Rex Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Rex

Max Leo Augustus Vivienne Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Rex more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Harry and Rex mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Harry and Rex boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.

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